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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under the force of hurricanes. This signifies a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the plum tree The plum tree symbolises spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is ‘like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help’. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the plum tree The plum tree symbolises spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is ‘like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help’. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the plum tree The plum tree symbolises spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is ‘like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help’. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the plum tree The plum tree symbolises spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is ‘like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help’. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the plum tree The plum tree symbolises spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is ‘like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help’. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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A hand-painted work on bamboo paper depicting the enso (circle). Meaning of the enso: “Enso”: the Ring of the Way. It represents the totality of the universe and, at the same time, Emptiness (the Void), understood not as the source of Nothing but as the source of Everything. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted work on rice paper mounted on a white PP backing. The meaning of ‘enso’ ‘Enso’: the Ring of the Way. It represents the totality of the universe and, at the same time, Emptiness (the Void), understood not as the source of Nothing but as the source of Everything. Size: 16 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the orchid The orchid symbolises summer, femininity and elegance. “If you are in a cheerful mood, paint an orchid, for its leaves seem to fly and soar freely through space, its buds unfurl gracefully and serenely, and everything about that flower expresses happiness.” Chüeh Yin Size: 16x23cm
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Hand-painted fan, made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. Plum The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is “like an orphan who stands up without anyone’s help”.
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A hand-painted work on rice paper depicting the Japanese maple. Meaning of the maple tree Due to its appearance, the maple tree symbolises elegance, grace, impermanence and the transience of things. In autumn it sheds all its leaves; in Zen gardens, these are not gathered until the very last one has fallen. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on bamboo paper depicting a Koi carp. The significance of the carp: A Chinese legend tells of a carp swimming upstream along the Yellow River, facing a thousand hardships and dangers. Impressed by its determination, the gods transformed it into a dragon and granted it immortality. The meaning of this tale emphasises that anyone, through sheer willpower and after much effort and sacrifice, can achieve great feats. In China and especially in Japan, the carp is a symbol of courage and perseverance. Its virtues also define it as the alter ego of the samurai: courageous, strong and patient. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. Meaning of the lily: The red spider lily is known as higanbana, the flower of the equinox, and is associated with the worship and celebration of ancestors. It is also regarded as an almost divine flower that grows in paradise, a symbol of elevation and spirituality. Size: 25 x 27 cm
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Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under hurricanes. This indicates a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Orchids, bamboo, plum trees and chrysanthemums represent the KI, or vital energy, of the four seasons and the four stages of human life. They are considered the ‘Four Nobles’.
